HEALTHCARE STAFFING INSIGHTS

How DirectShifts is Helping Illinois Hospitals Reduce Agency Spending

A comprehensive look at how healthcare facilities across Illinois are transforming their staffing approach and achieving significant cost savings through DirectShifts' innovative platform.

DirectShifts Editorial Team

March 15, 2024

30%+

Average Cost Reduction

The Growing Healthcare Staffing Crisis in Illinois

Key Challenges:

Rising agency staffing costs eating into hospital budgets
Increasing dependency on temporary staffing agencies
Lack of transparency in agency pricing models

Illinois hospitals have been grappling with unprecedented staffing challenges, leading to a heavy reliance on healthcare staffing agencies. This dependency has resulted in:

40%

Increase in agency staffing costs over the past year

2M+

Average annual agency spending per hospital

25%

Of total staffing budget allocated to agencies

"The rising cost of agency staffing has become unsustainable for many Illinois hospitals, particularly those serving rural and underserved communities."

Impact on Healthcare Delivery

• Reduced operational efficiency
• Strain on hospital finances
• Compromised quality of patient care
• Administrative burden on staff

DirectShifts: A Revolutionary Solution

Direct-to-Provider Model

Eliminating agency markups by connecting healthcare facilities directly with qualified providers.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs.

Streamlined Process

Automated credentialing and onboarding reduces administrative burden.

Key Benefits for Illinois Hospitals

30-40%

Cost Reduction in Staffing Expenses

48hrs

Average Time to Fill Positions

95%

Provider Retention Rate

Platform Features

Real-time provider availability
Automated compliance tracking
Custom scheduling tools

Digital timesheet management
Integrated billing system
Performance analytics

Case Study: Illinois Hospital Success Stories

Major Metropolitan Hospital

A 500-bed facility in Chicago metropolitan area implementing DirectShifts solution.

$2.8M Annual Savings

35% Reduction in Agency Spend

Implementation Timeline

Week 1: Platform integration and staff training
Week 2-3: Provider onboarding and credential verification
Week 4: Full operational transition

Key Outcomes

48% decrease in time-to-fill positions
92% provider satisfaction rate
30% improvement in staff retention

Implementation Process

Assessment

Comprehensive staffing needs analysis

Integration

Seamless platform implementation

Optimization

Continuous performance monitoring

Impact in Numbers

5M+

Total Savings for Illinois Hospitals

45%

Average Agency Cost Reduction

2,500+

Healthcare Providers Placed

Year-Over-Year Growth

Hospital Partnerships ↑ 156%

Cost Savings ↑ 238%

Regional Impact Distribution

Healthcare Facilities by Region

Chicago Metropolitan 45%
Central Illinois 30%
Southern Illinois 25%

Facility Types

Large Hospitals 40%
Community Hospitals 35%
Specialty Clinics 25%

What Healthcare Leaders Are Saying

"Your company has been outstanding to work with. Excellent communication. Really like what you folks are trying to do in terms of decreasing administrative layers."

Dr. Michael Marchiano

Internal Medicine Physician

"DirectShifts gives that networking and bridge to some consistent opportunities without having to be in a draining system."

Munirah Alam

Psychotherapist & Ceremonialist

"Thanks to DirectShifts, I got a new job within 2 weeks, it was a very quick process! Definitely one of the most honest and authentic companies I've worked with."

Lois Nwachukwu

MSN FNP-C